Interactive Demos

Submissions consist of two documents (extended abstract and technical requirements) uploaded to the Precision conference submission system:

1. Extended Abstract:
   • The length of the extended abstract must not exceed 2,000 words, including all main body text. Figures and tables each count as 250 words. For example, a paper with 2 figures (2 x 250 = 500) should not exceed 1,500 words (i.e., 2,000 minus 500). The abstract should be 150 words or less. References do not count towards the word limit.
   • Please use the single-column ACM SIGCHI template.
     1. Word: Write your extended abstract using the Submission Template (Review Submission Format). Follow the embedded instructions to apply the paragraph styles to your various text elements. The text is in single-column format at this stage and no additional formatting is required at this point. A video demonstration of the new template can be found here: https://youtu.be/sUGEoPaXRKQ
     2. LaTeX: Please use the latest version of the Master Article Template - LaTeX (1.82; published February 8, 2022) to create your article submission. It is also available as a template on Overleaf. With the “sample-sigchi.tex” template, use the “manuscript” call to create a single column format, i.e., setting \documentclass[manuscript]{acmart}. Please review the LaTeX documentation and ACM’s LaTeX best practices guide should you have any questions.

More details regarding the new ACM workflow for publications can be found here: https://www.acm.org/publications/taps/word-template-workflow

1. • Any submissions exceeding the word limits and/or not adhering to the template will be automatically rejected.
   • Submissions are not anonymous and should include all author names, affiliations, and contact information.
   • Papers should be submitted in the English language and contain no spelling or grammar errors. We recommend to have your article proofread by native speakers of English before submission.
2. Technical requirements:
   • A one-page summary (list) of the technical requirements for the demo in terms of space, power, connectivity, and/or other equipment.
3. The submission should explicitly communicate:
   • A description of the Interactive Demo being presented.
   • Images or video links of the demo.
   • Implications of the work for the AutoUI community.
4. Also, please consider the following policies and guidelines:
   • SIGCHI Policy for Submission and Review at SIGCHI Conferences
   • ACM Plagiarism Policy
   • ACM Policy on Pre-Publication Evaluation
   • ACM Policy on Prior Publication and Simultaneous Submissions
   • ACM Publication Policies

Your extended abstract should be submitted by June 15, 2022 to the Precision Conference System and be prepared according to the requirements stated above.

The extended abstract should not contain sensitive, confidential, or proprietary information that cannot be disclosed at publication time. Confidentiality of submissions will be maintained during the review process. All rejected submissions will be kept confidential in perpetuity. All submitted materials for accepted submissions will be kept confidential until the start of the conference, with the exception of title and author information, which will be published on the website prior to the conference. Subsequently, all accepted submissions will be accessible in the ACM Digital Library as a part of the adjunct proceedings of the conference.

The submissions will be selected based on review by the Demos Chairs. Accepted submissions will be made available in the AutoUI Adjunct Proceedings, distributed by the conference (e.g., on the conference website) and will appear in the ACM Digital Library. All submissions are considered confidential during the review process.

Submissions will be reviewed on the following criteria, acknowledging the early-stage nature of the work:

• Significance: How important is the problem or question that this Interactive Demo addresses? How important is the output of this work in contributing to the identified problem or question? How greatly can others benefit from this work?
• Originality: How novel is the Interactive Demo?
• Validity: How appropriate are the chosen methods for the work being undertaken?
• Visual Presentation: How well does the description of the Interactive Demo effectively communicate the most important facets of the work? To what degree is the Interactive Demo likely to draw in an audience?
• Ability of the Work to Engender Discussion: To what degree will the presentation of this Interactive Demo stimulate interesting conversation among researchers or practitioners?

Interactive Demo authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by June 30, 2020. Authors of accepted submissions will receive instructions on how to prepare and submit the publication-ready version, and details on the Interactive Demo presentation and scheduling at the conference.

1. Upon acceptance, you will receive a (digital) ACM eRights form, which you are required to complete. You cannot change the title of your paper after you submitted the ACM eRights form.
2. After the ACM eRights form is submitted, ACM we will provide you with the rights information you must insert into your paper via email.
3. Follow the instructions to transform the submitted (and revised) manuscript into the final, formatted version. Detailed instructions along with a video tutorial will be sent to authors regarding this stage. The final formatted version will then be uploaded through the production system.

A member of the committee and the publication chairs will check that the final version meets the requirements for publication and, if so, will finalize the acceptance. Authors are encouraged to submit their revision earlier than the deadline, in case it is judged that the paper does not meet the committee requirements. If the authors are unable to meet these requirements by the deadline, the Interactive Demo chairs will be notified and may be required to remove the paper from the program.

At least one author must register for the conference by the early registration deadline in order for the Interactive Demo abstracts to be published.

Authors from outside of the U.S. are urged to verify their visa requirements as early as possible (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html). The AutoUI Organization, ACM and SIGCHI do not issue formal invitation letters for visas to attend ACM sponsored conferences. ACM can however issue a visa support letter. Please see our visa support section for more information.

Please arrange with the Interactive Demo Chairs that your Demo will be properly received at the venue if you are not carrying it with you. You will receive details ahead of time. Authors will be assigned a time and location to present their interactive demo to conference attendees.

Specific details about the logistics of the setup and equipment requirements will communicated closer to the conference date.

Accepted Interactive Demo abstracts will be made available in the AutoUI Adjunct Proceedings, distributed by the conference (e.g., through USB sticks and on the conference website) and will secure publication in the ACM Digital Library, where they will remain accessible to researchers and practitioners worldwide.